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Rochester, NY

Aggregated across 20 ZIP codes in Rochester.

Population: 374,679 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rochester, NY is $220,381 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,122 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,495/month. 93 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 14.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$220,381

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$220,381
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+19.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.4%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$221,135
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$240,122
Median list price
$205,079
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
580
Sale-to-list ratio
110.0%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
378

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,495/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
114.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
93
Elementary schools
58
Middle schools
12
High schools
19
Charter schools
14
School districts serving the area
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Schools include
MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, SCHOOL 25-NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, SCHOOL 58-WORLD OF INQUIRY SCHOOL, SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Jones Chemicals, Inc. (12.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.5°F
Average high
58.4°F
Average low
42.2°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 in
Annual snowfall
49.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-11,391
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
89,376
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
72,130

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
38
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
700
Nearest airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.4 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
48
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,788 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Housing built before 1970
71.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,718
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
331,620
Average weekly wage
$1,228
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
370

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RochesterState medianUS median
Median home value$220,381$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$240,122$363,950$325,000
Median days on market20 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,495/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,718$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rochester, NY?
$220,381.
What is the median sale price in Rochester, NY?
$240,122.
How long do homes take to sell in Rochester, NY?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Rochester, NY?
Typical rent: $1,495/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rochester, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, heatWave.
Is Rochester, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Rochester, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rochester, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rochester, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rochester, NY?
93 schools (58 elementary, 12 middle, 19 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rochester, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rochester, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rochester, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 114.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Rochester

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